"The consent agreement doesn't bother me. It's a board that says you have to operate within your budget and I'm confident if we get in there, put in a strong team, we will operate under a budget just like we've done at DMC," Duggan said.

Detroit Lions general manager Tom Lewand believes Duggan could get the job done as mayor, based on the work Duggan did when he served as deputy Wayne County Executive in helping get both Ford Field and Comerica Park built.

"Mike was the guy that kept things in perspective and I also think very important, innovated. He thought of a lot of different idea, listened to a lot of people and was very, very creative to finding solutions.

Political consultant Adolph Mongo questions those who see Duggan as a front-runner in the race for mayor.